The Roots have hosted an annual Roots Picnic in their hometown of Philadelphia since 2008. Last year’s edition marked the triumphant return of an in-person concert after a two-year absence, and it did so with a bang.
The momentum will continue into the summer. The lineup for the 2023 Roots Picnic was revealed today, February 20. The Roots Picnic Weekend is scheduled for June 2 to 4 at The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. Ms. Lauryn Hill — “celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill” — Diddy with The Roots, and Lil Uzi Vert are the headliners.
Dave Chappelle will perform “Friday Night Comedy” at the Wells Fargo Center.
Ari Lennox, City Girls, Maverick City, DJ Drama, Saucy Santana, Uncle Waffles, Lucky Daye, Syd, Glorilla, Black Thought, Eve, Busta Rhymes, DVSN, Kindred, The Family Soul, and Spinall will also perform at the 2023 Roots Picnic.
The Isley Brothers and Roy Ayers will perform the “Soulquarians Icons Set,” while Adam Blackstone will perform with special guests Mary Mary and Coco Jones.
The podcast stage will feature Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Akademiks’ Off The Record, Angela Yee’s Lip Service, Questlove Supreme, Don’t Call Me White Girl, People’s Party With Talib Kweli, and more.
“We’re teaming up with @livenationurban to bring you three days of black culture, music, comedy, and podcasts in one of the world’s most beautiful cities!!!!” According to The Roots Picnic’s Instagram post, presale begins Tuesday, February 21, at noon ET.